Morning Prayer

“In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.” —Psalm 5:3

Gathering and Silence

Call to Praise and Prayer God said: Let there be light; and there was light. And God saw that the light was good.

Psalm (63:2-6) God, my God, you I crave; my soul thirsts for you, my body aches for you like a dry and weary land. Let me gaze on you in your temple: a Vision of strength and glory

Your love is better than life, my speech is full of praise. I give you a lifetime of worship, my hands raised in your name. I feast at a rich table my lips sing of your glory.

Prayer of Thanksgiving We praise you with joy, loving God, for your grace is better than life itself. You have sustained us through the darkness: and you bless us with life in this new day. In the shadow of your wings we sing for joy and bless your holy name. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer (ecumenical text) Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.

Blessing May the light of your mercy shine brightly on all who walk in your presence today, O LORD.

Midday Prayer

“I will extol the LORD at all times; God’s praise will always be on my lips.”

Gathering and Silence

Call to Praise and Prayer O LORD, my Savior, teach me your ways. My hope is in you all day long.

Prayer of Thanksgiving God of mercy, this midday moment of rest is your welcome gift. Bless the work we have begun, make good its defects, and let us finish it in a way that pleases you. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer (ecumenical text) Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.

Blessing Strong is the love embracing us, faithful the LORD from morning to night.

Evening Prayer

Call to Praise and Prayer From the rising of the sun to its setting, let the name of the LORD be praised.

Psalm 134 Bless the Lord, all who serve in God’s house, who stand watch throughout the night.

Lift up your hands in the holy place and bless the Lord.

And may God, the maker of earth and sky, bless you from Zion.

Prayer of Thanksgiving Sovereign God, You have been our help during the day and you promise to be with us at night. Receive this prayer as a sign of our trust in you. Save us from all evil, keep us from all harm, and guide us in your way. We belong to you, Lord. Protect us by the power of your name, in Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer (ecumenical text) Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.

Blessing May your unfailing love rest upon us, O LORD, even as we hope in you.

Yearly Cycle of Prayer

January Week 1 for new beginnings Week 2 for spiritual seekers Week 3 for reconciliation among diverse peoples Week 4 for all who need clothing, food or shelterFebruary Week 1 for the oppressed—and the oppressors Week 2 for weather and seasons Week 3 for prisoners and their loved ones Week 4 for leaders of nationsMarch Week 1 for all people of prayer Week 2 for renewed commitment to Christ Week 3 for missionaries and their communities Week 4 for art, music, sportsApril Week 1 for holy humor Week 2 for clarity amid confusion Week 3 for victims—and perpetrators—of violence Week 4 for healing of all creationMay Week 1 for church committees, conferences, councils Week 2 for mothers and other women of nurture Week 3 for the Spirit of God to guide us Week 4 for memories of those loved and lostJune Week 1 for those graduation—and those left behind Week 2 for fathers and other men of nurture Week 3 for marriages, old and new Week 4 for Vacation Bible Schools and summer campsJuly Week 1 for responsible expressions of freedom Week 2 for endangered species Week 3 for farmers, migrant workers, truckers and grocers Week 4 for all who travel and all who provide hospitalityAugust Week 1 for peacemakers everywhere Week 2 for pets and other creatures of God Week 3 for life-giving water Week 4 for students, teachers and school officialsSeptember Week 1 for all who labor under heavy burdens Week 2 for grandparents and “wise elders” Week 3 for health care providers Week 4 for persons with whom we disagreeOctober Week 1 for the sacraments and those who receive them Week 2 for all children, especially those who feel unloved Week 3 for positive relationships among coworkers Week 4 for bountiful harvests everywhereNovember Week 1 for saints and martyrs Week 2 for public servants and veterans Week 3 for the Scriptures and inspirational writings Week 4 for and “attitude of gratitude”—all year roundDecember Week 1 for hope Week 2 for peace Week 3 for joy Week 4 for celebrations of God-With-Us